Across 4 covered model years from 1976 to 1979, the Yamaha XS 500 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 463 lb (210 kg).
Yamaha XS 500 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XS 500?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 500 is heavier than about 68.1% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XS 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 463 lb (210 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.08 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 92.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 500 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 463 lb (210 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha XS 500 heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 68th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XS 500 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1976-1979 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XS 500 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 643 lb (291.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How many cc does the Yamaha XS 500 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.08 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XS 500 compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 44.1 lb (20 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XS 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.